Research training and resources
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is a set of internationally recognised ethical and scientific quality requirements that must be followed when designing, conducting, recording and reporting clinical trials that involve people.
Requirements for GCP Training can be found on the HRA website, along with a Position Statement from the MHRA and HRA advocating a proportionate approach to the application of GCP to the conduct of clinical trials and the appropriate training of staff involved, including those seeking consent from potential participants
- Access the Health Research Authority website for good clinical practice policies, standards and legislation (opens in new window) >
- To book GCP training, please access NIHR CRN Learn website (opens in new window) >
Principal Investigators’ training
For Principal Investigators (PIs) within UHDB PI training has now been rolled out and can be found in your training passport. Access Research and Development Principal Investigator Training on My Learning Passport (opens in new window) >. The training is designated as essential to those of you working in the capacity as a PI.
Other training is also available from the following resources:
- View Health Research Authority (HRA) e-learning (opens in new window) >
- View the National Institute for Health Research Identity Gateway (opens in new window) >
- Visit the Medical Research Council (MRC) website (opens in new window) >
R&D standard operation procedures
Access to R&D standard operation procedures (SOPs) and policies is restricted to research and clinical staff who are involved in studies with this Trust. To access our SOPs and policies, please contact the R&D team.